All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.
The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind. There is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to live fulfilling lives. People with Down syndrome and those who support and work with them must be empowered to advocate for these opportunities. They can then reach out to key stakeholders to ensure they understand how to provide these opportunities and in turn disseminate this message to bring about real change.
On World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday 21 March 2019, we call upon every person with Down syndrome to tell the world to “leave no one behind!”.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2019, EDSA has asked their members to show people with Down syndrome taking part in activities whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Starting on 1 March, we will be showing 21 examples from across Europe to make it clear that no one must be excluded.
Ċittadini Maltin li għandhom il-Kundizzjoni Down syndrome iridu jgħixu ħajja indipentdenti. Huwa importanti li kulħadd jgħamel l-għazliet tiegħu. Fost ħana deċiżjonijiet li jieħdu ta kuljum huma tgħallmu kemm huwa importanti … Read more
Lapo decide quali attività del tempo libero vuole frequentare. Ama il tango, per il quale è molto portato, perchè gli permette di conoscere molte persone. Lapo decides which activities to … Read more
Gracias al dinero que Alfonso gana en su trabajo, tiene la oportunidad de ir de compras. Le gusta practicar deporte, y vestir adecuadamente para la ocasión. Él decide el color … Read more
Raňajky formou bufetu sú skvelé. Potom sa Lucka môže rozhodnúť, čo a koľko bude jesť. Breakfast buffets are great. Then here Lucka can decide for herself what and how much … Read more
Богдан допомагає на кухні. Сьогодні за планом гострі рулети. Він вирішує з яких інгредієнтів приготувати страву. Bogdan helps in the kitchen. Sharp rolls are planned today. He decides which ingredients to … Read more
Pearl sagt: „Ich spiele wirklich gerne Geige und ich möchte wie ein Profi spielen.“ Pearl says “I really love to play violin and I would like to play as a … Read more
Oliver und sein Vater holen sich Ideen für den nächsten Familienurlaub. Dieses Mal entscheidet Oliver über das Reiseziel der Familie. Oliver and his dad get inspirations for the next family … Read more
Chiara fa la spesa al supermercato per cucinare una cena per i suoi amici. A Chiara piace decidere cosa mangiare e quali ingredienti comprare. Chiara is shopping at the supermarket … Read more
Én választok párt magamnak! (Magyari Zita, Popán Tamás) We chose each other! (Magyari Zita, Popán Tamás) All people with Down syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating … Read more
Maria vrea să trăiască independent. Ea a înțeles importanța alegerilor personale. A învățat cum să-și planifice timpul liber și ce pași trebuie făcuți pentru a se bucura de noile experiențe … Read more